American Meteor Society
David D. Meisel (1940-2025)
David Dering Meisel Ph. D. 1940-2025 The meteor astronomy community will be sad to learn that David Dering Meisel, Ph.D.,…
Archive: AMS History
50th anniversary of the famous 1966 Leonid storm
The 1966 Leonids were certainly the greatest meteor shower in recorded history as it produced rates as high as 40 meteors per SECOND! We celebrate this year the 50th anniversary of this unforgettable event.
Special Thanks to the AAVSO!
The American Meteor Society is pleased to accept a commemorative plaque celebrating our centennial from the American Association of Variable…